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WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

News

… WMU alumna, is a seasoned economic development professional with two decades of experience. She will now lead the … University's efforts to engage and develop collaboration with key community partners, both locally and regionally. … for community partnerships, Wood will work closely with University leadership to advance corporate engagement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a brief program and reception at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, … Zhang Career Center. Premier Partner of the Year—Kellogg Company Employer of the Year—Greenleaf Hospitality … the Department of Economics, the Academically Talented Youth Program in the Office of Precollege Programming, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266

Patrick Niemi

Theatre

… Patrick Niemi came to Western Michigan University with more than 10 years of experience at The Goodman Theatre … carpenter and metalworker. Niemi holds a journeyman’s card with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/directory/niemi

Supervisor Design and Innovation Shop

Human Resources

… Desired qualifications Physical requirements Light work with some physical demands such as occasionally lifting or … in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010503

The George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize

College of Health and Human Services

… Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize Dr. George Fisher With a large segment of the population aging, an eye on that … of the aging population years ago through their association with Dr. Ellen Page-Robin, head of Western Michigan … County Committee on Aging and became deeply involved with community service organizations which were senior …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/fisher

WMU researcher's study shows that virtual, blended schools continue to struggle

News

… study shows that virtual, blended schools continue to struggle Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Miron … ratings and a comparison of virtual school outcomes with state norms. Full-time virtual schools deliver all … consistently show virtual school outcomes that lag significantly behind those of traditional brick-and-mortar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31874

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

News

… on the University by setting up programs and linkages with higher education institutions in that country, hosting … an extensive network of Japanese alumni. He also worked—with the ever-present support and help of his wife, Ryoko—to build friendships throughout West Michigan with Japanese businesses and visitors, and was instrumental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day … the nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. … as to exercise leadership through activities that bring youngsters from different schools together. Asylum Lake …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the ninth straight year, 104 young geography buffs from across the state will descend on … This year's event is Friday, April 1 , and will bring the young semifinalists from schools across the state and their … in its 28th year. About the bee Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

News

… video and media studies program, who has worked closely with Billings. "She earned this award for a really wonderful … in pursuing his dreams. It recounts Simon's journey from a youngster relegated to special education classes to a … my work. She's definitely my favorite professor and biggest mentor." For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328